Lead Precision Cleaning Engineer

The Lead Process and Precision Cleaning Engineer at Impulse will build, establish, and lead a scalable cleaning operation to support the company’s growing manufacturing needs. This role will be responsible for the development of precision cleaning processes, FOD mitigation, standards, equipment, staffing, training, and department infrastructure while driving safety, quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring leadership and technical expertise to create a high-performing cleaning organization from the ground up, establish robust and repeatable processes, and scale the department alongside increasing production demand.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Precision Cleaning team
• Establish standardized cleaning processes, work instructions, and SOPs
• Generate high-quality technical documentation such as engineering test plans, work instructions, equipment specifications, and qualification reports.
• Work directly with precision cleaning technicians and engineers to create and maintain training programs, competency matrices, and certification requirements.
• Identify and implement precision cleaning equipment, tooling, chemicals, fixtures, and infrastructure needed to scale the department
• Collaborate with internal customers (Manufacturing, Quality, & Design) to ensure hardware is processed per design intent.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives within the precision cleaning operation
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure and adhere to job safety principles
• Create a long-term roadmap for the Precision Cleaning Department, including personnel, equipment, facility, and process capability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in precision cleaning, contamination control, or related manufacturing processes, preferably within aerospace, space, defense, semiconductor, or other high-reliability industries
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and maintaining precision cleaning processes for aerospace materials, components, and hardware